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What is an Electrical Load in Circuitry? (for Electricians)

Aug 6, 2022 | Electrical Theory

A "load" in an electrical circuit is simply an electrical device that consumes power from the POWER SOURCE when it's connected to power and the circuit is live.

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What is a Power Source for Electricians

Aug 3, 2022 | Electrical Theory

In electrical circuits we have a power source and electrical loads. A power source is what provides power to the circuit, whether it's an AC or DC circuit, and an electrical load CONSUMES power from that power source.